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V Wine Salon
Diners’ top pick
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Price: Expensive
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Wine Bar
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5
(110)
V Wine Salon is the epitome of the French wine bar experience.
Located in a beautiful heritage-listed building in the heart of the Melbourne CBD, cosy seats, high ceilings and modern decor reminiscent of Paris-by-night are paired with friendly, knowledgeable and professional service.
Co-founder and director Vianney Establet was born in prime Bordeaux terroir with wine in his veins, coming from a family of winemakers going back five generations, and honed his craft as a sommelier for over a decade in some of the finest restaurants and private members clubs around the world.
We pride ourselves on our eclectic boutique wine list (awarded two glasses by Australia's Wine List of the Year Awards), craft beers, cocktails and an impressive selection of gourmet cheeses and other French nibbles making V the perfect venue for catching up with friends, dates, groups and after-work drinks. Wine to take home is also available from our retail boutique.
Book now for a fantastic experience!
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Akaiito Restaurant
Price: Very Expensive
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French / Japanese
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4.8
(179)
Experience the epitome of fine dining with the 'Kojin' 7-course degustation menu, designed for discerning connoisseurs. Indulge in exquisite dishes featuring Botan Ebi, Dry Aged Beef, and confit Duck Leg, complemented by rare ingredients like Sake Marinated Ikura and Smoked Ocean Trout. The culinary journey continues with delicacies such as Spanner Crab Chawanmushi, Alfonsino with Sea Urchin and Saffron, and MB9+ Wagyu Striploin with Truffle Jus.
To tantalize your palate further, enjoy Guava Sorbet and a selection of Petit Fours. Elevate your dining experience by adding the Kaviari Caviar from France for a truly unforgettable meal.
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Vue de monde
Price: Very Expensive
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Modern Australian
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4.9
(1548)
Vue de monde is a testament to the belief that dining can be a wondrous and unforgettable experience. The ever-changing chef’s menu pays homage to classical fine dining in a modern context by exploring the beauty of native Australian ingredients. While in the past the menu looked to Europe for inspiration, Executive Chef Hugh Allen continues to celebrate the unparalleled quality of home-grown produce with thoughtfully considered dishes committed to seasonality and locality.
Vue de monde has been synonymous with Melbourne dining for almost 20 years, continuing to present an exciting and dynamic experience with a progression of flavours and sense of curiosity. The whimsical spirit at the heart of the Vue de monde menu has not been lost throughout the years, with the lighter-handed and more natural approach to cooking being no less infused with theatre.
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Hwadam BBQ
Top-rated food
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Price: Expensive
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Korean
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4.9
(22)
Modern Korean BBQ restaurant with traditional Korean cuisine.
Restaurant is cozy and stylish interior.
We use fresh and good quality meats for BBQ.
You can have special dining experience at Hwadam.
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Dom's Social Club
Price: Moderate
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Continental
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4.8
(174)
Doms is a no frills, 3 level pizza wonderland from the crew that bought you Peaches, Cheek, Dexter & Takeaway Pizza.
After so many months of lockdowns, Doms represents everything that owners Sam, Tom and Adam craved - a return to the basics of hospitality. The makeover of Cheek and Peaches was designed to promote a warm sense of nostalgia and indulge the passions of the team... GOOD PIZZA, GOOD WINES, GOOD TIMES.
Level 1 - Pizzeria/Restaurant
Level 2 - Pool Room
Level 3 - Walk-in Outdoor Rooftop Bar
Dining at Doms - warm textures of natural timber, plush royal blue carpet and brass. It's old school and inviting. A menu of slow fermented wood fired sourdough pizza, alongside tasty snacks and a very deep wine list. The perfect venue for that date, that birthday, that catch up. Social, familiar, honest and good. Hot tip: drink Lambrusco, eat the salami!
Please note unfortunately we do not have disabled access.
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La Madonna
Price: Expensive
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Fusion / Eclectic
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4.7
(12)
A day to night dining and drinking enclave dedicated to spontaneous menus and a celebration of local produce. Share a plate at the bar, lounge over cocktails, graze in a quiet corner, sink into a booth for intimate dinners, or feast at larger tables.
Enjoy menu highlights at La Madonna Restaurant, like Fig Carpaccio, Spiced Honey, Blueberry, Balsamic & Black Olive; Grilled Quail, Rosemary, N' Duja & Pickled Pineapple, Grilled Lamb loin, Watercress, Saltbush & Jerusalem Artichoke, followed by our Melbourne famous Tiramisu.
Or perhaps wind down after a busy day at La Madonna Bar. With plenty of comfortable couches and dimly lit corners to enjoy a cocktail, or two and a selection of snacks. Sink into a seat surrounded by wooden barrels and glass bottles ageing various cocktails, tinctures and spirits.
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No.100 Flinders Lane
Top-rated hospitality
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Price: Expensive
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Modern Australian
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4.8
(45)
Located on the iconic Flinders Lane, nestled at the bottom of the 101 Collins Street tower, No.100 Flinders Lane is the town’s latest inner-city wine bar and dining room. Perch yourself on an outdoor bench and immerse yourself in the street’s ambiance with a glass of wine from a curated wine list, or enter through the deli and turn past the waiters station to enjoy a full bistro experience and settle into the curves of the lux lounge.
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Denmark House
Price: Expensive
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Danish
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4.8
(47)
Denmark House is a small piece of Denmark in the middle of Melbourne CBD. Offering the best of Denmark: wonderful Danish food, served in beautiful Danish design in a enjoyable atmosphere of Danish music and “hygge”, which translates as ‘coziness’.
The New Nordic cuisine is one of the leading gastronomic experiences in the world. Denmark House is part of this Nordic food
revolution and the restaurant and bar will provide you with a traditional yet modern Danish experience.
For lunch we offer 20 different kinds of “smørrebrød” – the traditional Danish open sandwich. You can choose your own selection or go for the tasting platter, a healthy lunch option when you fancy something different.
In the evening we serve a contemporary menu inspired by New Nordic cuisine with an emphasis on comfort foods so guests sample true Danish ‘hygge’ when dining at Denmark House.
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Il Solito Posto
Price: Expensive
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Italian
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4.8
(756)
One of Melbourne's most renowned Italian restaurants. Il Solito Posto is an institution. A real Melbourne Italian dining experience with a warm urban chic feel. Tantalise your taste buds with regional Italian dishes, prepared with the freshest seasonal produce and revel in the awarded wine list.
This is Il Solito Posto ..... The usual place..
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Bouvardia
Great vibe
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Price: Expensive
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Cocktail Bar
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4.6
(64)
Bouvardia is a small experimental cocktail bar on level 2 off at 169 Bourke Street in the CBD, located near the Bourke Street / Russell Street intersection.
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Punch Lane Wine Bar & Restaurant
Price: Expensive
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European
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4.7
(486)
A MELBOURNE INSTITUTION
Established in 1995, Punch Lane is a Melbourne dining icon and a pioneer amongst its laneway counterparts.
Punch Lane is a cosy and inclusive Wine Bar and restaurant, which prides itself on serving delicious food from a seasonal menu, mouth-watering cheeses from an eclectic selection, matched with exceptional wine and service.
Our kitchen team, headed up by Nuno Gabriel, have created a seasonal menu showcasing local produce. We are currently offering a 2 hour dinner sitting for all early reservations prior to 7pm in our dining space with drinks and bar snacks available from 3pm - 5pm Tuesday to Sunday. Dinner service commences at 5pm Tuesday - Sunday. Lunch from 12pm, Wednesday, Thursday And Friday.
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Trattoria Emilia
Price: Expensive
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Italian
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4.7
(973)
Trattoria Emilia is an authentic Italian restaurant focusing on seasonal produce and fresh pasta. Head chefs Francesco Rota and Luca Flammia hail from Modena in Emilia Romagna.
At Trattoria Emilia we seasonally change the menu and source a large majority of our produce from regional Victoria, our meat is organic and sustainably grown in Tasmania and Victoria and we import some of the best Italian DOC products. Some dishes that are not to be missed are our Tortelloni Emiliani and the crowd favourite salumi misti with gnocco fritto and tigelle served with mortadella mousse.
Rustic, yet refined, Trattoria Emilia boasts fantastic ambience, attentive and professional service whilst all the while remaining a great casual dining spot perfect for a quick lunch, a long relaxing dinner with friends and has always been a romantic date spot.
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Straight Outta Saigon
Great budget-friendly spot
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Price: Moderate
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Vietnamese
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4.7
(878)
Born out of the wok-tossed flames of Vietnam and introduced into the bustlin’ heart of urban Melbourne, Straight Outta Saigon's serving eastern flavours for it's CBD crew. Immerse yourself in 90s hip-hop mixtapes, swim in our offerings of tropical elixirs, and bask in the taste of street-side viet-fare without the frills!
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Hochi Mama CBD
Price: Moderate
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Asian
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4.6
(2435)
Hochi Mama was the God Mother of all aspiring street artists and rappers in the early nineties. An immigrant in the big city, she hosted underground art shows along with rap battles for the rejects; a place where you could just be at home, but with family. The whole crew was always welcome, the more the merrier, and she was well renowned for creating innovative dishes using the original famous dishes from her home country, and plenty of booze, in her spacious and homey warehouse.
This cheeky, vibrant and buzzing Vietnamese Fusion venue is one for your to-do list. Boasting a killer menu and a super cool vibe, this place is known for a cocktail, feast or an intimate date night.
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The Moat
Price: Expensive
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Italian
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4.7
(216)
Enjoy an Italian escape at The Moat, an intimate haven in the heart of Melbourne.
Set in the basement of the State Library.
Our new menu reflects the Italian heritage of our two owners, Paul and Rosie, and of our head chef Monica. Together, they have created authentic dishes that are hand-made with seasonal local produce, simplicity and love.
Our family welcomes yours to join us.

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Frequently asked questions

Dog friendly restaurants in Melbourne CBD include Time Out Fed Square, City Wine Shop and The European and Hero ACMI

Child friendly restaurants in Melbourne CBD include Chocolate Buddha, Secret Kitchen - Chinatown - Melbourne CBD and Hochi Mama CBD

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